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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying iron sheets, nails and timber which I used in building a new house in my own home. I also paid masons who helped in constructing my house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my spent my second transfer to buy building materials that I want to use to build my own house in my own compound as required of by my traditions.Using part of the transfer,I also bought bedding and a bed. I used to sleep on the floor. The remaining amount I used to buy clothes and food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a bed where we can sleep on. I am happy I will have my own house after buying the building materials.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy hybrid seeds and farm inputs. I gave my mother 2,000 KES for her upkeep and also bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I will nolonger struggle to put food on the table as I have a sack of maize and food in the house. Thank you GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, providing food for my family, due to unreliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings, when I'm relaxing at home after having supper.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel very happy, because I intend to use the money to build my own house at home. Also, I plan to buy my own fishing net.
